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'Illegal activities from Balochistan prisons responsible for unrest'

Published: November 8, 2011

Malik says that the prisoners have internet and phone access inside the jails.

KARACHI: Interior Minister Rehman Malik revealed that illegal activities were carried out from prison cells in Balochistan which were stirring unrest in the province, Express 24/7 reported Tuesday.

He said this while talking to the media in Karachi.

The interior minister said that the prisoners have internet and phone access inside the jails, and added that a cyber crime team will be formed by the Federal Investigation Agency to probe into the issue.

Speaking to the media about the unexplored resources of the province, Malik said that Balochistan will be the “most prosperous” region of Pakistan.

Earlier, the interior minister, on the occasion of Eid, extended an offer to Taliban to lay down their arms and become responsible citizens of Pakistan working for the betterment of Pakistan.

Reader Comments (3)

  • buttjee
    Nov 8, 2011 - 6:57PM

    Every time when he speaks about Karachi unrest, he comes up with some new excuse ranging from killing of people by their estranged girlfriends to the mismanagement of prisons in Balochistan. Very funnyRecommend

  • You Said It
    Nov 9, 2011 - 4:02AM

    Then Malik should shut down the prisons in Balochistan to stop the unrest.

    Recommend

  • CK
    Nov 9, 2011 - 10:52AM

    why do you need an FIA team.. just check all the cells for devices that can be used for communication..Recommend

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